Some spots around metro Atlanta will creep close to or reach 90 degrees today for the first time this year.
If not today, then Friday will bring the first taste of the 90s to the city, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said. It will be the first time we reach the 90-degree mark since Sept. 24.
That is unusually hot for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service. The average high for early to mid-May is 81 degrees, and Atlanta does not usually see 90-degree weather until June 2.
We are more than a week ahead of last year’s schedule, too. The first day to reach or exceed the 90-degree mark in 2024 was May 24.
The earliest the city has hit 90 was April 23, 1980, said Brad Nitz, chief meteorologist for Channel 2.
While it will be hot, the city is not likely to break any records thanks to “extensive high cloud cover from storms to our west,” the Weather Service said. The high-temperature record for today’s date is 91 degrees, which was set in 1947.
After Friday, highs dip back down into the mid to upper-80s, which is still warmer than average. So, if you’re spending time outdoors, be sure to stay hydrated and seek out shade if you feel yourself overheating.
By the weekend, we should see some scattered thunderstorms across the metro area through Monday. It shouldn’t be a washout, though, Monahan said.
“Do not let that disrupt any of your plans for the weekend,” he said. “There will be some sunshine, too.”
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